Thursday, July 21, 2016

Periscope updates Android and iOS apps with Replay Highlights, Autoplay Live Broadcasts and Broadcast Embeds in Tweets features

Periscope updates Android and iOS apps with Replay Highlights, Autoplay Live Broadcasts and Broadcast Embeds in Tweets features. Twitter today announced changes to the viewing and discovery features on its live streaming app Periscope, beginning roll out today with additional functionality available in the coming weeks. New features added include a "Highlights" feature, which automatically presents the most interesting moments from a broadcast, Periscope web embeds within Tweets, and a more immersive Watch Tab and Global Feed that autoplays live broadcasts.

Periscope updates Android and iOS apps with Replay Highlights, Autoplay Live Broadcasts and Broadcast Embeds in Tweets features

Replay Highlights
Highlights is a new feature that automatically generates a short trailer for every Periscope broadcast. You can watch a highlight reel of broadcasts in your home feed from the last day, highlights for any Periscope profile, or highlights of broadcasts from any search such as #RNCinCLE. Additionally, the refreshed Watch Tab and Global Feed will show broadcasts in a larger, immersive format and will autoplay live broadcasts to instantly show viewers what's happening in the world.

Periscope Embedded Tweets
With the launch of embeds, Periscope broadcasts can live and play anywhere on the web by embedding a Tweet that has a link to a Periscope. With monumental events unfolding on Periscope and Twitter, including #NoBillNoBreak, publishers now have the opportunity to include the rich, compelling content from Periscope broadcasts in their online content, while viewers can more easily discover and watch live and replay content on the web.

Live Autoplay
On Android, live broadcasts will autoplay in the Watch Tab and Global Feed without sound, so you can see what's happening around the world immediately when you open Periscope. If you find a broadcast interesting, you can simply tap to get the full live experience.

Availability
The ability to watch Periscope broadcasts within Twitter or through Tweets embedded on the web is now available. Replay highlights is now available on Android and iOS. Live broadcasts now autoplay on Android and will be available on iOS in the coming weeks.